Grrrr...

[Spinkle]

I reckon I've just spent £30 on a trip to the cinema to see Shrek.

10 mins into the film ds (ASD/ADHD) says 'I want to go home'

sigh Home we go.

Is it his first time at the movies? I have been thinking of taking DS but cannot make up my mind. The local Cineworld does 1-pound matinees though

3rd time - was fine first 2 occasions. Worth a go, I'd say, especially if only a quid - what's the worst that could happen?

Gotta keep trying new stuff - we shouldn't be prisoners at home.

we go for movies on a saturday morning for juniors. Its only £1 each so not worried if DD1 or DD2 want to leave.

Has anyone tried the special screenings for SN? They keep lights on, lower sound and can be noisey! Happens once amonth in our area...havent tried it yet as DD did sit through Shrek.

I can't be bothered trying new stuff anymore. Decided I'd rather be a prisoner at home....

The worst that can happen is that I discover that DS hates the cinema and then I have to disown him forever
When I was young and free I used to go to the movies at least twice a week.
Maybe your ds just didn't like Shrek 3? Which may indicate some good cinematic taste...
@IndigoBell please don't be a prisoner at home

Did you have to pay for yourself? If you get DLA for your child, you can get in free as a Carer if you get a CEA Card. Though I guess even the child fee is pricey for 10 mins.

They have some autism-friendly screenings here, though I've never been as DS isn't too disruptive. He doesn't mind the dark, but he can't resist commenting through the film and covers his ears at loud bits.

I didn't take DS much before he was about 7 though because he was just too fidgety.

DD has got more used to the cinema as she's got older -how old is your ds?
We used to spend the majority of the film sitting in the foyer -now it's only part of the film.

@IndigoBell

I think we all have times like that. Can't be positive all the time. It's bloody hard, isn't it?

Yeah, but if DS with ASD doesn't want to do anything, is it really right to make him?

He goes to school, and cubs, and warhammer. Why should he do anything else?

Everything makes him stressed - so why should I add to it by making him do something that I want to do?

I've given up - but claim it's for his sake

Well ds did want to go, annoyingly badgered me about it too. And then couldn't hack it. Which is why we left (he's 5 btw). He kept saying 'sorry mummy' even though I wasn't cross (felt a bit hopeless, but not cross). I just said that he couldn't help it if he didn't like it. Which is true.

You're absolutely right IndigoBell, of course, why add to his stress - ASD kids have enough stress in their lives.

But what the heck is warhammer?

Warhammer is a fantasy war game played in GamesWorkshop (chain store in most towns).

It is absolutely brilliant for ASD kids - once they're about 9 or so, as it involves following the rules, and is very structured.

Oh, nods, I see.

Like a fighting game?

Don't really understand boy's games.....but hey, if it keeps 'em busy.

A dice game - like dungeons and dragons.

But - I can leave him there all day! for free. Bleeding brilliant.

Gotta be good then!!

NICE